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ACU physics students participate in ground-breaking research at Brookhaven National Laboratory

"ACU has a reputation for putting out very capable, very clever physics students."

- Dr. Eric Cornell, winner of the 2001 Nobel Prize in physics

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Physics students join research at Los Alamos National Laboratory

Last summer, three students worked with the ACU nuclear physics research group at Los Alamos National Lab in New Mexico. The project's goal is to study atomic fission more precisely in an effort to construct new nuclear reactors that are safer and produce less waste.

Nat McConnell, sophomore computational physics major from Spring, Texas

Nat can't remember a time when he didn't like figuring out in a logical fashion how the world works.

Sarah Schmidt ('05), E.On Climate & Renewables, wind energy developer

Sarah's job is essential to the rapidly developing wind energy industry. She designs meteorological measurements at potential wind farm locations, analyzes the quality of the wind at the site, and designs wind farm layouts.

Darby Hewitt ('08), at the University of Illinois studying to be an electrical engineer

With a physics degree from ACU, Darby Hewitt found himself qualified for acceptance into the top engineering programs in the country.

Mike Ballard ('83), senior applications analyst, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. in Fort Worth

A typical work day for Mike Ballard might include a 3 a.m. conference call with European and Australian partners in the aerospace industry or it could include tinkering with the ejection seat design on an F-22 fighter jet.

Welcome to Physics at ACU!

ACU has a world-class physics program that offers you opportunities for research at an undergraduate level and prepares you for the top graduate programs in the country.

Our students are not merely observers in the research process; they are active, well-trained participants who are entrusted with key responsibilities. They work alongside faculty members who are all research scientists who have earned their Ph.Ds.

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